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The workshop “Assessment of the impact of regulations and public policies on sensuitive social groups” was held

30. Jun 2022. → News

Representatives of public authorities must have the skills and be sensitized to recognize and react to discrimination in a timely manner, especially when working with vulnerable social groups. We are talking about the poor, marginalized, and multiple discriminated citizens. All of them must be specially protected and supported by the competent authorities with whom they…

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Commissioner at the “Strong and important again” conference in Čačak

29. Jun 2022. → News

Any activity aimed at increasing the employability and employment of women, especially those over 45, deserves strong support. Women are in a less favorable position than men in the labor market and are often exposed to multiple discrimination, especially if they are among those who the labor market perceives as older, insufficiently productive, and unprepared…

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The Commissioner on the International Pride Day: To continuously improve the rights and position of the LGBT population

28. Jun 2022. → News

On the International Pride Day the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković said that there is progress in protecting and improving the rights of members of the LGBT community, but that they are still faced with discrimination in the workplace, in front of public authorities, and in the field of health care. The…

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Commissioner: Cooperation with the Parliament is of exceptional importance for independent institutions

27. Jun 2022. → News

It is very important that Parliament, as the highest authority, effectively cooperates with independent institutions for the protection of human rights and accepts and understands their role in society. Protection of vulnerable and excluded groups and individuals, respect for diversity, and building an equal and tolerant society is only possible through democratic processes and the…

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ANNUAL MEDIA AWARD OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR THE PROTECTION OF EQUALITY FOR 2022

16. Jun 2022. → News

On the occasion of November 16, the International Day for Tolerance, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, will be awarding, for the seventh time, the Annual Media Award for the best media texts and contributions on combating discrimination and promoting equality and tolerance. The aim…

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Commissioner at the celebration of half a century of the caravan “Knowledge-property”

03. Jun 2022. → News

In times when what is instant and fast is valued, and the choice and competition of various media contents is probably the richest so far, half a century of tradition, survival, and duration deserve great respect and support, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković at the 50th anniversary of the caravan…

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Commissioner at the conference dedicated to the social rights of vulnerable groups

23. May 2022. → News

For the formulation of responsible and quality public policies at the local level, which will lead to the full realization of the rights of citizens and their equality, it is important to ensure that the measures and policies do not omit any social group, particularly not those who are in a more vulnerable position and…

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Strengthening intergenerational relations

28. Apr 2022. → News

In recent years, the world is changing rapidly, and we are witnessing demographic, climate, economic, and digital transformations, while one of the most visible changes is demographic aging, which is why the Center for Support and Inclusion Help net, with the support of the International Višegrad Fund organized debates within the project “Strengthening intergenerational ties”…

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Trough cooperation to better protection and fuller realization of children’s rights

21. Apr 2022. → News

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, talked today with the director of the Center for the Rights of the Child, Jasmina Miković, about further activities in the field of promotion and protection of the rights of the child. The main findings and recommendations from the Special Report on Discrimination against Children, which…

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Gender equality in higher education

20. Apr 2022. → News

Women in Serbia are still at a disadvantage compared to men and this is visible in the labor market, in participation in decision-making, distribution of jobs, wages, in the economic sphere and education.  That is why it is important that at universities the issue of gender equality receives the attention it deserves, because universities, in…

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